Rare complication of circumcision: penile amputation and reattachment.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of traumatic penile amputation which occurred accidentally during a ritual circumcision in a 10-year-old boy. A successful penile reattachment was accomplished. Additionally, we discussed the causes and prevention of this condition.
Medical subject headings
- Amputation, Traumatic
- Circumcision, Male
- Intraoperative Complications
- Penis
- Replantation